The Center for Health, Equity, and Aging (CHEA) in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health (SAPH) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has established a new student research training opportunity called the Student Mentoring and Research Training Program. The first SMaRT Scholar cohort (2023-2024) was generously sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Dean’s Office.
The SMaRT Scholars Program is focused on building basic social science research skills in literature and grant database management, quantitative data literacy, and qualitative data literacy. Graduate students will receive additional training and experience in facilitating, managing, and leading research teams.
✨Interested in Becoming a SMaRT Scholar?✨
Recruitment for 2027-2028 will begin in March 2027.
Questions? Contact Dr. Christine Mair at: christine_mair@umbc.edu
- To participate, students must first enroll in the 4 week, online (synchronous) summer session of Interdisciplinary Social Science Research Training (SOCY 497/698).
- Students who excel in this course will be invited to join the Student Mentoring and Research Training (SMaRT) Scholar Program. SMaRT Scholars enroll in 1-3 credit hours of Research Practicum (PBHL/SOCY/ANTH 490) in the fall and/or spring after the summer training.
